Yours Truly

Tale 9

Tale 9
Snow Wolves

The Duke will stay in the battlefield for three years.

And by next year, Adelina is fated to die.

That’s how it played in the novel [Queen of Hearts].

But Adelina is determined to change her fate!

“Duchess, when are we going back to the North? After the Duke’s return from the war?” Sabrina asked one morning

“No. Now that the Duke is at the battlefield, I will take over his work so we will go back next week.” Adelina

“Will we be alright on this journey without him?” Sabrina

“Is the journey dangerous?” Luella asked curiously

“Yes.”  “No.” Sabrina and Adelina answered at the same time.

Luella was confused. So is it dangerous? Or not?

“Have you forgotten how we were attacked by wolves on our way to the Capital?” Sabrina

“I remember. But don’t worry, we will have more guards this time. The Crown Prince will personally escort us back.” Adelina said nonchalantly

“T-the Crown Prince?!” Sabrina and Luella gasped in unison

“Yep, his big bro probably threatened him so he will escort us back. Don’t mind his presence too much on the journey, he’s just an escort anyway.” Adelina said casually

“.......” Sabrina

“.......” Luella

The two were speechless.

Why is the Duchess treating the Crown Prince casually as if he’s mere air? She disregards his existence as if he’s just some random Tom, Dick and Harry.

Just then, they suddenly hear a soft knock on the door.

A servant entered upon the Duchess approval.

“Duchess, a guest has arrived.”

“A guest?”

Could it be... Lady Daniella Agrielle?

Why would she visit?

“Did she introduced herself?” Adelina

“It’s actually a man, Duchess. And he said he’s a Salvatore.” The servant answered

A Salvatore?

“Okay, lead me to him.”

***

Adelina was lead to the receiving room of the mansion, Sabrina and Luella in tow.

A man bow towards the three of them upon their entry.

His eyes were glued behind Adelina.

Hmm?

Who is he staring at?

“May I speak with you in private Duchess?” the man said without even bothering on introducing himself.

Adelina motioned for Sabrina and Luella to wait for her outside the room.

“But Duchess—”

“It’s alright.” Adelina cut Sabrina off. She must be worried about her safety, but Adelina who possess several Legacies is not afraid of danger.

Sabrina and Luella went out unwillingly, the man’s eyes followed the two.

“So what’s your business here?” Adelina asked as she sat down without a care. If the other party didn’t bother with formalities, then she will be as rude as him.